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For many global tax teams, transformation feels like a luxury. Pressed for time, under-resourced, and faced with ever-expanding compliance burdens, most are too busy reacting to the now to plan for what’s next. But Stevi Frooninckx, CEO of Loctax, believes that change is not only possible, it’s essential.
Melanie Dowling is a senior tax professional currently focused within the global tax management and policy arena. With a career spanning decades and continents, Melanie has led some of the most complex tax transformation projects in the corporate world.
Omaar Jiwani has built a career at the forefront of tax strategy, shaping approaches to compliance and automation in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. As Head of Direct and Indirect Tax at Britvic, he has led teams through complex legislative shifts, most recently focusing on the impact of Pillar 2 and the increasing role of technology in tax functions.
Charles Hitchings’s career exemplifies the adaptability and expertise required to navigate the evolving complexities of tax in today’s global economy. A KPMG-trained chartered accountant with extensive experience in tax, treasury, and finance, Charles has seen first-hand how shifts in legislation and technology reshape the demands placed on businesses, particularly those in financial services.
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With the first wave of Pillar 2 rules now live, the real test for multinationals has just begun. We break down the immediate impacts, business responses, and the complexities looming in 2026. The Patchwork of Implementation: Where We Stand in Late 2025 The time of Pillar 2 is no longer a future concept; it is the present reality.
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every aspect of business, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into tax functions is generating significant interest and considerable debate. Recently, we hosted a roundtable bringing together senior tax professionals to explore the opportunities, challenges, and practical realities of leveraging AI within the tax landscape.
Indirect taxation, in contrast to direct taxes such as income or corporate tax, encompasses a range of levies that consumers pay indirectly when they purchase goods or services. Examples of these include Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and various customs duties.
Understanding the Intricacies of Operational Transfer Pricing (OTP) in Multinationals Transfer pricing policies are an essential aspect of corporate finance for multinational corporations. As businesses grow and expand across borders, they need to manage the prices of goods, services, royalties, and loans between their various entities.
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As AI and automation continue to reshape the tax landscape, the role of the Head of Tax is evolving fast. Beyond compliance and reporting, leaders are now expected to evaluate, adopt, and clearly communicate the potential of emerging technologies, often under scrutiny from the board.
We are pleased to announce the release of our 2025 Tax Market Insights and Salary Guide, developed with input from over 1,200 tax professionals and leaders. This guide offers a detailed analysis of the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the tax sector in 2025.
The final quarter of 2024 brought significant developments in UK tax policy, impacting corporate tax enforcement, R&D tax relief, and Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
With the latest developments in corporate tax enforcement, changes to R&D tax relief, and looming Capital Gains Tax reforms, this quarter has been anything but quiet for tax professionals. We’ve sifted through the most impactful updates from Q3 to ensure you're equipped with the key insights to help steer your company’s tax strategy in the right direction.
In an exclusive roundtable hosted by The Consultancy Group, tax leaders from various sectors gathered to explore the evolving role of tax professionals.
The Consultancy Group is pleased to announce an exclusive event tailored for senior tax professionals looking to shape the future of tax leadership within large corporations. Join us for our prestigious breakfast seminar, "How to Become a Head of Tax for the Future," featuring keynote speaker Adam Eagers, Group Tax Director (Europe) for AS Watson.
As we edge closer to the 2024-25 fiscal year, the UK's financial landscape is witnessing a significant uptick in tax revenue, expected to reach 36.5% of national income. According to an Institute for Fiscal Studies report, this nears the historical peak of 37.2% seen in 1948, with projections suggesting a rise to 37.1% by the 2028-29 fiscal year.
Succession planning should, in essence - happen in every organisation to future-proof your teams and ensure success. But, some hiring managers or talent teams are unsure where to start, especially in smaller organisations where outsourcing talent is more popular than in-house activity.
